There are many types of stigma in addiction recovery. Stigmas refer to false beliefs that are often spread by a specific topic or group, and it can make it difficult for individuals to get the right type of education or understand things about addiction, particularly...
What you eat plays a key role in how your body functions and how you feel mentally. As such, nutrition and wellness programs play a particularly important role in enhancing recovery because they give you access to necessary education and resources you can apply to...
Learning to identify relapse triggers is important in recovery because it helps you prepare for difficult situations. Relapse triggers are things that cause an involuntary response, often an emotional association or physical craving for substances you once abused. With help, however, you can identify these...
Finding the internal drive for lasting sobriety does not come easily. Ambivalence to change, even resistance to change, is normal. When you are working through recovery, maintaining your sobriety might seem high on your priority list at first, but then, a few months or years...
Setting goals in recovery is an important way to maintain your motivation, particularly when things get difficult. There are a wide number of challenges you might face in your recovery, but with specific goals that are time-sensitive and relevant to your recovery process, you'll put...
Many people who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse also struggle with finding joy in sobriety. Not everyone knows how to be happy sober. Thankfully, there are several things you can do regularly to incorporate more happiness into your life. How to be Happy Sober After completing...
Holistic approaches to relapse prevention focus on building social support and implementing stress management techniques so that when you are triggered, you are able to recognize your emotions for what they are and not allow them to control you. Let’s explore some of the holistic...
More and more clients today are looking for non-pharmaceutical ways to handle long-term stress management. Reliance on holistic therapies comes with few, if any, side effects and can be used long-term without any tolerance or risk of dependence. For that reason, many people today are seeking...
Anyone who has struggled with loss–of a person, of a career, or of a home, among other things–knows that it brings a great deal of grief. The more we have invested in something, such as in a career or building a home in a specific...
Getting treatment for substance abuse or co-occurring mental health disorders takes a great deal of courage. Finishing your program takes commitment and strength. However, when a program ends, you still have a lifelong journey of sobriety ahead of you. Importance of a Strong Foundation for Sobriety The...
